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Valparaiso Experience in Research by Undergraduate Mathematicians (VERUM)

Primary Institution:

Valparaiso University

City:

Valparaiso

State:

IN

Class Requirement:

Completed Freshman Year

Citizenship Requirement:

U.S. Citizen

Position Type:

Research

Discipline(s):

Mathematics

Description:

The Valparaiso Experience in Research by Undergraduate Mathematicians (VERUM) program seeks exceptional rising sophomore and junior students looking for a research experience in mathematical sciences. It's the perfect opportunity to determine whether graduate studies in the mathematical sciences should be part of your future plans. First generation college students, minority students, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Each participant will be provided with residence hall accommodations on campus, $4,500 stipend, travel reimbursement to Valparaiso University for the summer, and partial travel reimbursement to the Joint Mathematics Meeting in January 2014.

Most projects are in combinatorics and mathematical biology, with additional projects selected from other areas of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. A complete list of current and past projects can be found on the program website.